CVE-2017-20002: High severity shadow-utils vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2021
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Updated

The Debian shadow package before 1:4.5-1 for Shadow incorrectly lists pts/0 and pts/1 as physical terminals in /etc/securetty. This allows local users to login as password-less users even if they are connected by non-physical means such as SSH (hence bypassing PAM's nulloksecure configuration). This notably affects environments such as virtual machines automatically generated with a default blank root password, allowing all local users to escalate privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Debian shadow=4.4
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-20002?

CVE-2017-20002 is a vulnerability in the Debian shadow package that allows users to login as password-less users even if they are connected by non-physical means.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-20002?

The severity of CVE-2017-20002 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-20002 affect Debian shadow?

CVE-2017-20002 affects the Debian shadow package by incorrectly listing pts/0 and pts/1 as physical terminals in /etc/securetty, allowing local users to login without a password.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-20002?

To fix CVE-2017-20002, update the Debian shadow package to version 1:4.5-1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-20002?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-20002 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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